Appendix · Hazard mitigation
Linn County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Appendices A–E, February 3, 2026
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Appendix A: Sources
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2020 Block Geography (US Census Bureau) & National Land Cover Dataset (MRLC) American Meteorological Society BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations County and local Comprehensive Plans to the extent available County Emergency Management County Flood Insurance Rate Map, FEMA Data Collection Questionnaires completed by each jurisdiction. Decennial Census DESE Department of Geography Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Administration Flood Insurance Study, FEMA Hazards US (HAZUS) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Carroll County LEPC Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Department of Health and Human Services; health.mo.gov Missouri Department of Natural Resources Missouri Department of Transportation Missouri Division of Fire Marshal Safety Missouri Hazard Mitigation Plans (2013, 2018, and 2023) Missouri Public Service Commission National Agricultural Statistics Service (Agriculture production/losses) National Centers for Environmental Information National Drought Mitigation Center Drought Reporter National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) National Inventory of Dams National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI); National Weather Service NFIP Community Status Book Oxford Brooks University Previously approved Linn County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2021) Purdue University SEMA SILVIS Lab, Department of Forest Ecology and Management, University of Wisconsin State of Missouri GIS data Tornado and Storm Research Organization (TORRO) United States Geological Survey (USGS) US Army Corps of Engineers US Bureau of the Census and Annual population estimates
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US Community Survey, 2023 US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency Crop Insurance Statistics US Department of Transportation US Drought Monitor US Fish and Wildlife Service www.tornadochaser.net www.weather.gov
July 1st, 2025 On behalf of the County, you are invited to participate in updating the LInnCounty Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Jurisdictions (including county and city governments, public school districts, and special districts) that do not participate in an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan are NOT eligible to apply for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Linn County Annex Building 109 N High Street Linneus, MO 64653 August 12th 1:30pm-3pm Your County Commissioners are working to update the County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan to better protect the people and property of your County from the effects of natural hazard events. The existing plan was approved by FEMA on September 20, 2021. The plan update will be prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) and the implementing regulations. These regulations establish the requirements that hazard mitigation plans must meet for the County and the participating jurisdictions in the County to be eligible for certain federal disaster assistance and hazard mitigation funding under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act (Public Law 93-288). Because the County is subject to many kinds of hazards, access to these federal programs is vital. What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan? A hazard mitigation plan is the result of a planning process which identifies policies and actions that can be implemented over the long term to reduce the risk and future losses resulting from natural hazard events. The Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update will address a comprehensive list of natural hazards likely to impact each County. The identified mitigation policies and actions will be based on an assessment of natural hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks. The hazard mitigation planning process is also heavily dependent on the participation of representatives from local government agencies and departments, the public, and other stakeholder groups. A Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is typically formed to support this project and will include representatives from the County, cities, school districts, private-non-profit entities, business partners, academic institutions, and other local, state, and federal agencies acting in or serving in the County.
What is My Role in the Planning Process? The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission has taken the lead in updating this plan. The point of contact is Amanda George, Hazard Mitigation Specialist. To successfully complete this project and ensure your organization is eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation assistance funding, we need your participation and input. Jurisdictions (including county and city governments, public school districts, and special districts) that do not participate in an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan are NOT eligible to apply for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. Participation in the planning process will include: •
Contribute to the informational planning meeting and/or planning process; Providing requested data (as available); Reviewing and providing comments on plan drafts; Advertising, coordinating, and participating in the public input process; and Formal adoption of the plan which encompasses your submitted information.
What can I expect by participating in the informational meeting and planning process? You will be provided with information on what activities are required to be performed to be included in the plan. Participation activities include the following: •
Participating jurisdictions will be required to complete as much of the data questionnaire as possible and return, complete critical/essential facilities, and non-governments employer form. Risk Assessment: Review and provide comments on the risk assessment. Mitigation Strategy: Updating of existing mitigation actions and identification and development of new mitigation strategies based upon the risk assessment will be completed.
Additional Resources The following links provide additional information on hazard mitigation and the planning process. •
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan specific to each county, The requirements and procedures for state, tribal, and local mitigation plans as presented in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at Title 44, Chapter 1, Part 201, http://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/hazard-mitigationplanning/regulations-guidance Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Fact Sheet, enclosed for your reference.
Thank you,
Amanda George Amanda George Transportation Planner & Hazard Mitigation Specialist Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Office: (660) 359-5636 Ext. 25, Text: (660) 953-0815 email: amanda@ghrpc.org Enclosures
Neighboring Communities: o City of New Cambria o City of Wheeling Local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities o Brookfield Fire Department o Brookfield Rural Fire o Browning City Fire Department o Browning Municipal Rural Fire Department o Bucklin Volunteer Fire Department o Laclede Community Fire Protection o Linneus Fire Protection District o Marceline Fire Department o Marceline Rural Fire Protection Association o Meadville Fire Department o Meadville Rural Fire o Shelby Rural Volunteer Fire Department o Linn County Ambulance District o Linn County Sheriff o Complete Family Medicine o Meadville Medical Clinic o Compass Health Network o Community Medical Associates o Pershing Memorial Hospital o Saint Francis Hospital Heliport o Public Water Supply District 3 o Bucklin City Water Department o Marceline Water Department o Brookfield Water Department Agencies with the authority to regulate development: o City of Brookfield o City of Browning o City of Bucklin o City of Laclede o City of Linneus o City of Marceline o City of Meadville o City of Purdin o Brookfield Emergency Coordinator o Linn County Emergency Manager o Marceline Emergency Coordinator o Meadville Emergency Coordinator o Brookfield Floodplain o Browning Floodplain o Linneus Floodplain o Marceline Floodplain Businesses & Academia o Brookfield R-III o Bucklin R-II
o Linn County R-I o Marceline R-V o Meadville R-IV o Walsworth Publishing o Apex Plastics o Southeastern Grain Company o Yamel Equipment & Trucking o Green Hills Recyclers o Brookfield Fabricating Other Private and Non-Profit interests, including underserved/vulnerable populations o Brookfield Senior Center o Marceline Senior Center o Life Care Center o McLarney Manor o Bristal Manor o Serve Link Home Care o Ministries in Linn County Food Bank
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Brookfield
Mitigation education for developers
Action ID: CB 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 37 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Brookfield
Mitigation education
Action ID: CB 2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Brookfield
Weather alerts & Education
Action ID: CB 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Brookfield
Critical facilities back-up
Action ID: CB 2025.4 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Brookfield
Debris removal
Action ID: CB 2025.5 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 32 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Brookfield
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: CB 2025.6 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Brookfield
Weather spotter training
Action ID: CB 2025.7 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 31 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V
Mitigation education
Action ID: MSD 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: MSD 2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title: Generators Action ID: MSD 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Browning
Mitigation education for developers
Action ID: CBR2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 37 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Browning
Mitigation education
Action ID: CBR2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Browning
Weather alerts & Education
Action ID: CBR2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Browning
Critical facilities back-up
Action ID: CBR2025.4 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Browning
Debris removal
Action ID: CBR2025.5 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 32 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Browning
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: CBR2025.6 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
PARTICIPATION IN NFIP (National Floodplain Insurance Program) Actin ID: CBR2025.7
STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Jurisdiction: City of Browning Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 29 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Bucklin R-II
Mitigation education
Action ID: BUSD 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Bucklin R-II
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: BUSD 2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title: Generators Action ID: BUSD 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Jurisdiction: Bucklin R-II Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
County-wide inventory of emergency shelters and safe rooms
Action ID: County 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Jurisdiction: Linn County Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 37 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Safety audit and self-inspection and training for critical facilities Action ID: County 2025.2
STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Jurisdiction: Linn County Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 44 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Public mitigation education
Action ID: County 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Snow removal
Action ID: County 2025.4 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Snow removal
Action ID: County 2025.4 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Weather alerts & Education
Action ID: County 2025.5 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Structure grants for road and bridge upgrades
Action ID: County 2025.7 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 27 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Flood risk reduction projects
Action ID: County 2025.8 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 30 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Upgraded road tubes
Action ID: County 2025.9 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 31 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Weather spotter training
Action ID: County 2025.10 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 29 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Critical facilities back-up
Action ID: County 2025.11 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 35 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Debris removal
Action ID: County 2025.12 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 35 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Warning siren coverage
Action ID: County 2025.13 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 35 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Linn County
Tree trimming & brush cutting
Action ID: County 2025.14 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 33 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Creation of a county-level municipality steering committee
Action ID: County 2025.15 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Jurisdiction: Linn County Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 29 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Linneus
Mitigation education
Action ID: CLI 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Linneus
Weather alerts & Education
Action ID: CLI 2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Linneus
Critical facilities back-up
Action ID: CLI 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Linneus
Debris removal
Action ID: CLI 2025.4 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 32 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Linneus
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: CBU 2025.5 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Linneus
Vulnerable population identification
Actin ID: CLI 2025.6 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 31 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V
Mitigation education
Action ID: MSD 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: MSD 2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title: Generators Action ID: MSD 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Marceline
Mitigation education for developers
Action ID: CM 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 37 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Marceline
Mitigation education
Action ID: CM 2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Marceline
Weather alerts & Education
Action ID: CM 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Marceline
Critical facilities back-up
Action ID: CM 2025.4 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Marceline
Debris removal
Action ID: CM 2025.5 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 32 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: City of Marceline
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: CM 2025.6 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
PARTICIPATION IN NFIP (National Floodplain Insurance Program) Actin ID: CM 2025.7
STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Jurisdiction: City of Marceline Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 29 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V
Mitigation education
Action ID: MSD 2025.1 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 47 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title:
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V
Storm shelters/safe room
Action ID: MSD 2025.2 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
Action Title: Generators Action ID: MSD 2025.3 STAPLEE Criteria
S: Is it socially acceptable?
Jurisdiction: Marceline R-V Evaluation Rating Definitely YES = 3 Maybe YES = 2 Probably NO = 1 Definitely NO = 0
Score
T: Is it Technically feasible and potentially successful?
A: Does the jurisdiction have the administrative capability to execute this action?
P: Is it politically acceptable?
L: Is there Legal authority to implement?
E: Is Economically beneficial?
E: Will the project have a neutral or positive impact on the environment? (score 3 if positive, 2 if neutral)
Will historic structures be saved or protected?
Can it be implemented quickly?
STAPLEE Score:
Mitigation Effectiveness Criteria Will the implemented action save lives?
Evaluation Rating Assign from 5-10 based on the likelihood that lives would be saved
Will the implemented action result in a reduction of disaster damages?
Assign from 5-10 based on the relative reduction of disaster damages.
Mitigation Effectiveness Score
Score
Total Score (STAPLEE + Mitigation Effectiveness score): 34 Priority level:
High (30+ Points)
Completed by: (name/title/phone #):
Medium (25-29 Points)
Low (Less than 25 points)
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Q1 During the past five years have you experienced a natural disaster? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
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Q2 If "YES" which of the following natural disasters have you experienced? Answered: 2
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Dam Failure
Drought
Earthquake
Extreme Temperature
Flood Severe Thunderstorm; High W ind, Lightning, and/or H ail Severe Winter Weather
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Earthquake
0%
Extreme Temperature
22.22%
Flood
22.22%
Severe Thunderstorm; High Wind, Lightning, and/or Hail
22.22%
Severe Winter Weather
11.11%
Tornado
22.22%
Wildfire
0%
0%
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Q3 How concerned are you about the following natural disasters? Answered: 2
Dam Failure
Drought
Earthquake
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Flood
Levee Failure
Severe Thunderstorm ( Hail, High Winds, & Lightning)
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Tornado
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0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
Severe Thunderstorm (Hail, High Winds, & Lightning)
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Severe Winter Weather
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Drought Earthquake Extreme Temperatures Flood Levee Failure
Tornado Wildfire
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Q4 Have you ever received information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
Yes
No
0%
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100.00%
No
0%
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Q5 If "Yes", how recently? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
Within the last 6 months.
Between 6 - 12 months.
Between 1 - 2 years.
Between 2 - 5 years.
5 years or more. 0%
Answer Choices
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40%
60%
80%
100%
Percentage
Responses
Within the last 6 months.
50.00%
Between 6 - 12 months.
0%
Between 1 - 2 years.
50.00%
Between 2 - 5 years.
0%
5 years or more.
0%
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Q6 From whom did you last receive information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
20%
40%
News Media
Government Agency
Utility Company
University or Research Institution Neighbor/Friend/Family M ember
Elected Official
Non-Profit Organization ( ex. American Red Cross)
Social Media 0%
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News Media
0%
Government Agency
50.00%
Utility Company
0%
University or Research Institution
0%
Neighbor/Friend/Family Member
0%
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Responses
Elected Official
0%
Non-Profit Organization (ex. American Red Cross)
0%
Social Media
50.00%
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Q7 Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
News Media
Government Agency
Insurance Agent or Company
Utility Company
University or Research Institution Neighbor/Friend/Family M ember
Elected Offical
Non-Profit Organization
Social Media
Other (please specify) 0%
20%
40%
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Responses
News Media
0%
Government Agency
66.67%
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Percentage
Responses
Insurance Agent or Company
33.33%
Utility Company
0%
University or Research Institution
0%
Neighbor/Friend/Family Member
0%
Elected Offical
0%
Non-Profit Organization
0%
Social Media
0%
0%
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Q8 What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
20%
40%
Newspapers
Television
Radio
Internet
Schools
Books
Fact sheet/Brochure
Chamber of Commerce
Fire or Police Department
Public W orkshops/Meetings
University or Research
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Responses
Newspapers
0%
Television
0%
Radio
0%
Internet
40.00%
Schools
0%
Books
0%
0%
Fact sheet/Brochure
0%
Chamber of Commerce
0%
Fire or Police Department
40.00%
Public Workshops/Meetings
20.00%
University or Research
0%
0%
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Q9 Prior to completing this survey, were you aware of your county's Hazard Mitigation Plan? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
Yes
No
0%
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90%
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50.00%
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50.00%
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Q10 Community assets are features, characteristics, or resources that either make a community unique or allow the community to function. Which of the following categories are most susceptible to the impacts caused by natural hazards in your community? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
Human
Economic
Infrastructure
Cultural/Histor
Environmental
Governance
Human Economic Infrastructure Cultural/Historic Environmental Governance
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50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
5.50
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
5.50
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
2.50
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
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50.00%
1.50
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0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
50.00%
2.00
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Q11 Next, we would like to know what specific types of community assets are most important to you. Answered: 2
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Elder-care Facilities
Schools (K-12)
Hospitals
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Fire/Police
Museums/Historic Buildings
Small Businesses
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Courthouse
Parks
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
4.50
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
4.50
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
50.00%
4.00
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
3.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
5.00
Museums/Historic Buildings
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
4.00
Small Businesses
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
4.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
4.00
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
3.50
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
3.00
Schools (K-12) Hospitals Major Bridges Fire/Police
City Hall Courthouse Parks
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Q12 A number of activities can reduce your community's risk from natural hazards. These activities can be both regulatory and non-regulatory. Please check the box that best represents your opinion of the following strategies to reduce the risk and loss associated with natural disasters. Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
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I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk
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I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or l ocal) to compensate l andown...
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natura...
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I support protecting historical and cultural structures
I would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event
I support improving the disaster preparedness of l ocal schools
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I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE
I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
2.00
I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
3.00
I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.00
I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
3.50
I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
3.50
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
2.00
I support protecting historical and cultural structures
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
2.50
I would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.50
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.00
I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.00
I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.00
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.50
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Q13 Natural Hazards can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine citizen priorities regarding planning for natural hazards in your county. Please tell us how important each one is to you. Answered: 2
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Protecting private property
Protecting critical facilities ( transportation networks, hospitals, fire stat...
Preventing development in hazard prone areas
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Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands)
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities
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Strengthening emergency services (e.g. police, fire, ambulance)
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizatio...
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SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT
NEUTRAL
NOT VERY IMPORTANT
NOT IMPORTANT
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Protecting critical facilities (transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations)
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Preventing development in hazard prone areas
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
50.00%
0.00%
Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands)
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks
0.00%
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Strengthening emergency services (e.g. police, fire, ambulance)
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Protecting private property
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities
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Q14 In the following, please check those activities that you have done in your household, plan to do in the near future, or are unable to do. Answered: 2
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Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural d...
Developed a "household/family emergency plan" in order to decide what everyon...
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Prepared a "disaster supply k it" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or oth...
In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or C...
Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house
Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural di...
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PLAN TO DO
NOT DONE
UNABLE TO DO
(NO LABEL)
Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Developed a "household/family emergency plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a disaster
50.00%
50.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Prepared a "disaster supply kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
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Q15 Gender? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
Male
Female
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Male
100.00%
Female
0%
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Q16 Please indicate your level of education. Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
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40%
Highschool Graduate/GED
Some College/Trade School
College Degree
Postgraduate Degree 0%
Answer Choices
60%
80%
100%
Percentage
Responses
Highschool Graduate/GED
0%
Some College/Trade School
50.00%
College Degree
50.00%
Postgraduate Degree
0%
Total
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Linn County Natural Hazard Questionnaire
Q18 How long have you lived in Linn County? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
30%
50%
Less than one year
1-4 years
5-9 years
10-19 years
20 years or more 0%
Answer Choices
10%
20%
40%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Percentage
Responses
Less than one year
0%
1-4 years
0%
5-9 years
0%
10-19 years
0%
20 years or more
100.00%
Total
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Linn County Natural Hazard Questionnaire
Q19 Do you own or rent your home? Answered: 2
Skipped: 0
Own
Rent
0%
Answer Choices
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Percentage
Responses
Own
100.00%
Rent
0%
Total
38 / 39
10…
Linn County Natural Hazard Questionnaire
Q20 Please feel free to provide any additional comments in the space provided. Answered: 0
Skipped: 2
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